Thu Nov 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
126
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Houston RocketsRockets
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 30 | 26 | 42 | 126 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 35 | 25 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Rockets 126-117. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.